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First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Delaware meets in New Castle at 901 East Basin Road. Sunday worship begins at 11:00 AM, with adult small groups at 10:00 AM and a hymn gathering at 9:30 AM. Worship and Bible teaching are also available online. Vios provides programs for children and teenagers, and Wednesday Soul Cafe combines Bible teaching with onsite groups for different ages. Men's and women's groups, young-adult gatherings and Celebrate Recovery offer additional opportunities for fellowship and support. The church also operates the Second Chance Thrift Shop.

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Updated Oct 9, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Hymn Sing

9:30 AM

Adult Small Groups

10:00 AM

Vios Kids

11:00 AM

Vios Teens

11:00 AM

Word and Worship

11:00 AM

Tuesday

Celebrate Recovery

7:00 PM

Wednesday

Soul Cafe

6:30 PM

Vios Kids

6:30 PM

Vios Teens

6:30 PM

Friday

youth ministry

7:00 PM

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First Baptist Church meets at 901 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720. Sunday Hymn Sing begins at 9:30 AM, adult small groups at 10:00 AM and Word and Worship at 11:00 AM. Doors open at 10:30 AM for hospitality, coffee and treats. Enter the main doors with white pillars and use an available parking space. Wear comfortable clothing; seating includes sanctuary rows and cafe tables, with a visitor lounge and help for newcomers. Vios Kids serves children from six weeks through fifth grade at 11:00 AM. Check-in is in the children's area on the right of the foyer; tell the team about allergies. Teens in grades 6-12 join main worship before their own teaching. Wednesday Soul Cafe meets onsite and online at 6:30 PM, with Bible teaching and age-specific groups until 8:00 PM; teens also gather Fridays, 7:00-9:00 PM. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM as faith-based peer support. Men's Wolfpack meets Mondays at 7:00 PM, women's prayer Mondays at 10:00 AM and Sisters Fridays at 7:00 PM. Young adults ages 18-34 meet the last Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM. The Second Chance Thrift Shop is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; donations are accepted Monday-Friday during those hours. Call 302-328-4000 or email info@fbcde.com before visiting outside services. Sunday worship and Soul Cafe are available through the church's Facebook and YouTube channels.

Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Come as you are

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Addiction SupportAddiction Support: Yes

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Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

When does worship start?

Word and Worship starts Sunday at 11:00 AM.

What should guests wear?

Wear whatever is comfortable.

Is coffee available?

Coffee and treats are free outside the sanctuary.

Where do children go?

Children’s check-in is in the Xtreme Kids hallway to the right of the foyer.

Where should I park and enter?

Use an available parking space and enter through the main doors with white pillars. Doors open at 10:30 AM before 11:00 AM worship. Sanctuary rows, cafe tables and a visitor lounge offer seating options.

What groups and support programs are available?

Wednesday Soul Cafe meets onsite and online at 6:30 PM, with age-specific groups until 8:00 PM. Teens gather Fridays, 7:00-9:00 PM. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Men's Wolfpack meets Mondays at 7:00 PM, women's prayer Mondays at 10:00 AM and Sisters Fridays at 7:00 PM. Young adults ages 18-34 meet the last Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM. The church's thrift shop is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.

When can I contact or visit the office on a weekday?

Weekday call-or-visit availability is listed as 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Confirm arrangements with the church before visiting outside services.

Can I participate online?

Sunday worship and Wednesday Soul Cafe are available at https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistDE/ and https://www.youtube.com/fbcde. Previous Sunday messages are at https://www.fbcde.com/sermons.

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Ron Larson

Lead Pastor

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Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female
End-times Teaching
PremillennialAmillennialPostmillennial

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